Charming Semi-Detached Home with Spacious Garden and Garage in Maastricht Scharn

This semi-detached house is located at Prins Mauritslaan 5 in the Scharn neighborhood of Maastricht. Originally built in 1965, this characteristic home offers 126 square meters of living space on a 351 square meter plot. The property features a spacious extension on the ground floor, a garage, and a deep green backyard facing south. With three bedrooms, a multifunctional basement, and an attic that could be converted into additional living space, this property presents numerous possibilities for buyers willing to invest in modernization.

The basement spans approximately 47 square meters and is divided into multiple rooms, all with a ceiling height of about 1.95 meters. Here you will find the central heating boiler installation from Remeha dating from 1989, which is currently disconnected. At the top of the basement stairs is the water heater from Nefit for hot water supply. This basement space offers excellent potential for storage or other purposes given its substantial size.

The ground floor consists of an entrance hall of approximately 8.5 square meters with stairs, a meter cupboard containing 4 groups, 1 earth leakage switch, and a smart meter, a wardrobe, a toilet, and access to the basement, kitchen, and living room. The toilet is fully tiled and equipped with a wall-mounted toilet, a small sink, and a radiator for comfort.

The generous L-shaped living room covers approximately 54 square meters and includes a semi-open kitchen of about 9 square meters. The floor features tile covering, and there is a fireplace with a convector. The sitting area is situated at the front of the house, while the dining room connects to the semi-open kitchen and is located in the extension at the rear of the property. The ceiling is partly plastered and partly finished with wooden strips equipped with recessed spotlights.

The kitchen has a simple corner setup with upper and lower cabinets, a breakfast bar, some drawers, and the following appliances: a sink, a refrigerator with freezer compartment, an oven, a separate dishwasher, a gas hob with 4 zones, and an extractor hood. From the kitchen there is access to the hall. From the dining room a wide sliding door provides access to the garden and a separate door leads to the garage.

The garage measures approximately 26 square meters and is equipped with lighting, electricity, a sectional door, and a skylight. At the rear there is access to the garden. This is a substantial garage that could accommodate not only a vehicle but also serve as a workshop or additional storage space.

The first floor is reached via a fixed staircase and has a landing with access to three bedrooms and the bathroom. The first two bedrooms measuring approximately 8 and 16 square meters are located at the rear and feature plastic window frames with insulating glazing and roller shutters. The larger bedroom has French doors opening to the outside. The third bedroom of approximately 11 square meters is at the front and has wooden window frames with double glazing. All bedrooms have radiators and softboard ceilings.

The bathroom measures approximately 5 square meters and is fully tiled. It features a vanity unit with sink, a wall cabinet, a bidet, a wall-mounted toilet, and a bath-shower combination with splash screen. The ceiling is finished with wooden strips and recessed spotlights, creating a cohesive look with the rest of the house.

The second floor is accessible via a pull-down ladder from the first-floor landing and contains a storage attic with a floor area of approximately 49 square meters with a ridge height of about 2.50 meters. The official other indoor space measurement is approximately 26 square meters. This attic space is currently used only for storage. By installing a fixed staircase and a skylight or dormer window an additional fourth bedroom could be created here, significantly increasing the living space of the property.

The property has a deep backyard of approximately 163 square meters with lawn, various mature plantings, and a wooden garden shed of approximately 3 square meters for storing garden tools. The garden is situated on the south side, making it a pleasant outdoor space to enjoy throughout the day. At the front of the house there is a well-maintained garden with borders, plantings, and a driveway for parking two cars on the property.

The house is largely equipped with double glazing and features a mix of plastic, wooden, and aluminum window frames. The energy label is G, valid until March 5, 2036, indicating that energy efficiency improvements would be beneficial. The roof is a gable roof covered with asbestos, bituminous roofing, and tiles.

The Scharn neighborhood in Maastricht is known for its good accessibility to all common amenities such as shops, schools, and public transport. In addition to various retail and hospitality establishments there are three primary schools in the area. The neighborhood has several general practitioners and dentists within its boundaries. There are also a number of sports clubs available for residents. Major institutions such as UWC which is an international school, the University, and MUMC+ hospital are in the immediate vicinity. Roads to the center of Maastricht and highways towards Eindhoven, Heerlen, and Liège are easily and quickly reachable.

There are sufficient parking options available directly at the door and in surrounding streets. These include parking on the property itself, paid parking on the street, and parking with a permit. The property is also located near the NS train station, providing excellent public transport connections.

Important details for prospective buyers include that a purchase agreement only comes into effect after both buyer and seller have signed it. The period for any resolutive conditions such as financing is usually 4 to 6 weeks after the verbal agreement. The deposit or bank guarantee is 10 percent of the purchase price, to be deposited with the notary 5 days after the resolutive conditions have expired.

If there are rented appliances in the property such as a central heating boiler, boiler, solar panels, or mechanical ventilation these must be taken over by the buyer. In the municipality of Maastricht a Housing Ordinance with purchase protection for homes has been in effect since October 1, 2022, which may apply to this property and should be investigated by potential buyers.

The buyer is always entitled to have a structural inspection carried out at their own expense or to consult other advisors in order to obtain a good insight into the state of maintenance or other aspects of the property. When making an offer the buyer must immediately indicate that such an investigation is desired.

This property is explicitly described as a home for buyers who want to roll up their sleeves and create their new home. Modernization is desired according to the listing. Given the age of the central heating boiler from 1989 and the energy label G rating, significant investments in the technical installations and insulation would likely be necessary to bring the property up to current standards. The asking price reflects this need for renovation work.